{"product_id":"antique-unmounted-sardonyx-hardstone-cameo-janus-double-head-profile-4e6b951a","title":"Antique Unmounted Sardonyx Hardstone Cameo Janus Double Head Profile","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique hardstone cameos represent the pinnacle of 19th-century classical revival artistry. Carved directly from banded agate, specifically sardonyx, these miniature artworks required immense skill to fully utilize the natural color variations of the stone. This exquisite unmounted example reveals a finely detailed dual-faced profile of the Roman god Janus, carved into the dark upper strata and contrasting vividly against the translucent, icy-toned base. Janus, the god of beginnings, transitions, and duality, is a rare and highly sought-after motif from the Grand Tour era. The piece survives as a pristine artifact, offering a remarkable opportunity to acquire original 19th-century craftsmanship perfectly suited for a bespoke jewelry setting or for immediate display among a curated collection of antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: Circa 1880s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Sardonyx, Banded Agate\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 1\" H x 0.75\" W x 0.25\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis unmounted cameo remains in excellent antique condition with crisp, unworn carving details. The base exhibits the expected natural edge roughness appropriate for an unset stone designed for a secure bezel setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214823088309,"sku":"J1","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_6248806d-ebf3-4681-955f-bdd4f4c5ce31.jpg?v=1788581241","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-unmounted-sardonyx-hardstone-cameo-janus-double-head-profile-4e6b951a","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}